HRevolution is only a few days away and with over a 100+ HR pro’s, social media guru’s and top consultants converging in Chicago on Saturday, this can only be described as a can’t miss event. With many of this year’s crew blogging helpful hints like tips for great facilitation from Mark Stelzer, what to pack and expect by Jason Seiden, or Steve Boese’s advice on how to share the HRevolution experience, I felt inspired to join the conversation and pose a simple question.
Come Monday morning…What will you do differently as a result of attending HRevolution?
We all go to conferences (and…unconferences) for a little boondoggle, to meet new people, to hear some good ideas, and have some fun, but the bottom line is that attending HRevolution is an investment that goes beyond the price of admission and giving up your weekend. HRevolution is an investment in yourself, your organization and your larger HR community.
So the question is…
- How will you ensure you get a return on your investment?
- What actions will you take?
- What behaviors will you change?
- What messages will you spread?
Why ask questions like these before the big day? Because if we can’t answer these questions then HRevolution will be just another conference after all…See you in Chicago!
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When I helped to put together the first HRevolution, I wanted more than anything to meet the great people I’d interacted with. While that doesn’t seem like much, it really changed a lot for me in terms of collaborative projects. I am going in focused this time and looking for people to partner with on different things we’re working on. It’s hard to put a price tag on that, but for ~$100, it’s definitely worth it!
Ben – First of all, I am grateful to you and Trish (and others) for launching such a unique event and building the HR community. Second, I think connecting with new people and building those relationships after a conference (or unconference) is something most people don’t actually follow through on…so bravo!
JP,
I’ve made the decision to pose the hard questions and push SHRM with a post I just wrote this morning, “I Dare You, SHRM. Convince Me.” I will continue to spread the word to non-believers or folks who don’t drink the kool-aid. Sometimes that’s very lonely especially when you are the only social media advocate attending an HR event.
I want to bring more practitioners into the fold and this starts with me taking every opportunity to talk at local SHRM chapters and other events.
Good conversation!
Jessica
@blogging4jobs